Hot Blade Straightener

[nc_cooter]

I have been using cheap wood mallets to do the final straightening of hot blades when forging. The main problem is they are to light.
Been brain storming for a few months and here's what I come up with.
The materials I used were:
2"x2"x3/16" square tube 2" long
3/4"x9" sch 40 black pipe
3/4"x3/16"x2" flat stock
1/4"x1-1/2" lag bolt
1-5/8"sq oak leg (Lowes) 16" long (makes 4 heads)
Note, this hammer is not used to remove the banana curve on forged blade. I still use a big oak stick for that.
Thanks for looking.

 

[stabber]

Cool Idea Mike!!2thumbs

 

[nc_cooter]

Thanks stabber. It's real easy to make.

 

[mack1]

Kinda crude(lookin'), but I'm all for makin' what ya need outta what ya can get ahold of. 2thumbs

Fabricate!

The Corps taught me that.
Had to with Heavy Equipment 5-10 years older than "Life Expectancy".